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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.37 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.37 and 102.40 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.37 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.37 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.37 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 16,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.98/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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